<p>I just got back from the preview weekend, and I absolutely love Chicago! The only thing keeping me back right now is a fairly significant amount of student loans that I'll have to take on if I decide to go to UofC. I'm thinking about a prospective econ major, and clearly, Chicago is not a pre-professional school (I already knew this, but the idea was reinforced every time my parents asked about career opportunities post graduation and were given blank stares in response). I want to go eventually on to graduate school (possibly even business or law school), but can anybody comment on job placement post graduation? Would a finance major from another prestigious university be considered before an econ major from Chicago at banks or consulting firms? Would it be possible to find a decent job that will help pay off loans for a few years before continuing my education?</p>
<p>You can definitely get a "decent" job with a Chicago econ major. Chicago is a top school, and graduates get top opportunities almost anywhere they want, certainly with banks and consulting firms. The CAPS (Career Advising and Placement Services) office is great, so feel free to contact them with questions. You don't need to worry, though.</p>
<p>You should worry about taking out a lot of loans if you're planning on going to law school since, like med school, the cost is out of your own pocket. Since you're not sure what you want to do, the chances are it will change significantly. As long as the debt isn't extreme, I think you sound as if you should choose Chicago. You like it, and you definitely do not need to worry about career opportunities.</p>
<p>It's funny. While Chicago grads do get prestigious jobs, talking about jobs on campus seems to be taboo.</p>
<p>I'm in the same boat - I want a little balance between theoritical and practical, and internships and jobs are the way to go to achieve that. However, so far, CC people have convinced me that the job oppertunities at Chicago are just as good as the ivies. I just hope their right =). </p>
<p>BTW, I'm also an econ. major.</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies, they are definitely reassuring. Corraged: I've been thinking about the cost of law school, too. I'm not sure that I want to be a lawyer, though, so perhaps that will be okay. About getting an MBA--I know this is an ignorant question, but I've heard that sometimes companies will pay for their employees' business school education. Is this true?</p>